Three Suspects Arrested for Attempted Murder after Altercation Leads to a Shooting
DATE/TIME: June 14, 2023/11:35 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 664/187 - Attempt Murder
PC 32 - Accessory
LOCATION: 12100 block of Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa
SUSPECT(S): Othon Hernandez, 40 years of age, Redlands resident
Roman Abrego, 42 years of age, Beaumont resident
Kaitlin Abrego, 34 years of age, Beaumont resident
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 11:35 p.m., Yucaipa deputies were dispatched to the area of Yucaipa Boulevard and 5th Street reference people arguing and gunshots heard. The shooting scene was later discovered to be in the parking lot outside Artistic Element Tattoo.
An argument started inside the business and continued into the parking lot of the location. During the argument and subsequent physical altercation, the suspect shot the victim who sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to her head. The victim was transported by her friends to a local area hospital for medical treatment.
The suspects fled the location prior to deputies arriving at the scene. A search warrant was obtained for the business and evidence was collected.
During the investigation, deputies learned Othon Hernandez, Roman Abrego, and Kaitlin Abrego were suspects in the crime. Arrest warrants were obtained for the three suspects.
On June 22, 2023, deputies from the Yucaipa Station and Specialized Enforcement Division served a search warrant at the Abregos' residence in the 34000 block of Venturi Avenue in Beaumont. Roman Abrego was arrested at the scene and booked at Central Detention Center. The following day, Kaitlin Abrego was arrested at Artistic Element Tattoo and booked at Central Detention Center.
On June 27, 2023, deputies from the Specialized Enforcement Division located and arrested Othon Hernandez in San Bernardino. He was booked at Central Detention Center. Deputies from the Yucaipa Station and Specialized Enforcement Division served a search warrant at Hernandez' residence in Redlands.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Meier of the Yucaipa Police Station at (909)918-2305. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip Website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy Meier or Sergeant Silva
Station: Yucaipa
Phone No. (909) 918-2305
Case No. 142301727
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
34144 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Contact
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